fathom Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I really don't like how Benson tried to blame race for one of the reasons that he might have been slipping on some team's draftboards. He failed to mention that his stock started going down after he ran slow 40s. My belief is this, who would you rather have: - Thomas Jones at RB, with Muhammad and Mike Williams at WR or - Jones/Benson at RB, with Muhammad and B. Wade at WR The choice is obvious to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 For those that don't know, Benson is an asshole. During the cfb season, he said he'd rather win the Heisman than beat rival Oklahoma. He's a classless jackass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credepopsup Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Ouch. :fyou Angelo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Benson is not an average NFL back... He was the most proven out of the three backs in college. And he's so much better than Thomas Jones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Apr 23, 2005 -> 05:23 PM) Benson is not an average NFL back... He was the most proven out of the three backs in college. And he's so much better than Thomas Jones... I respect your opinion, but Texas plays a total gimmick offense with Young in the shotgun nearly every play this season. Tell me one thing that Benson does that is better than the typical NFL running back? Personally, I thought Thomas Jones was pretty solid last season in a terrible offense in which teams knew that the passing game couldn't beat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 23, 2005 -> 05:25 PM) I respect your opinion, but Texas plays a total gimmick offense with Young in the shotgun nearly every play this season. Tell me one thing that Benson does that is better than the typical NFL running back? Personally, I thought Thomas Jones was pretty solid last season in a terrible offense in which teams knew that the passing game couldn't beat them. And yet he broke down halfway through the year. When Thomas Jones puts it all together for one season, let me know. Benson put up the best numbers out of the three backs -- Caddy, Brown, and Benson. I could see you guys being upset about not having Mike Williams, but that's not to say Benson isn't a solid player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Some more thoughts on it: - Benson fumbled 7 times last season, way too much for a good college back. - The difference between a top WR like Mike Williams and a 2nd round WR that the Bears might take like Reggie Brown or Mathis is a lot more significant than the difference between taking Benson in the first round and a RB like Morency or Fason in the 2nd round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagar69 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 this is gonna be perfect. Vikes are gonna get Williams and we're gonna have to watch him kick our asses for the next 10 years. thanks Angelo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 QUOTE(shagar69 @ Apr 23, 2005 -> 05:37 PM) this is gonna be perfect. Vikes are gonna get Williams and we're gonna have to watch him kick our asses for the next 10 years. thanks Angelo Williams was one of the best receivers I've ever seen in college football. He would hav easily been the first pick this season if he played last season. Thing that makes this worse is that it makes the Vikings trade of Moss a good trade now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagar69 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 23, 2005 -> 12:39 PM) Williams was one of the best receivers I've ever seen in college football. He would hav easily been the first pick this season if he played last season. Thing that makes this worse is that it makes the Vikings trade of Moss a good trade now. yes, i know. Two years ago, when i saw him, I said to myself, this guy will be the number 1 pick one day and a stud in the NFL. He just makes you say wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 My brother just told me that Benson got into some legal trouble also last season. The more I hear about him, added to what I saw on the field, really makes me dislike him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Holy cow, what are the Vikings thinking? Takes a little bit of the sting off of the Bears not taking M. Williams now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagar69 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 thank you vikes!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagar69 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 damn, some team is gonna get lucky as hell with Rodgers and Williams dropping this far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I know i'm late but here's my 2 cents. I'm not happy with the cedric benson pick for one reason, mike williams was on the board. I have no doubt benson is going to be good for the bears, i just wanted mike williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I thought taking Benson over Williams was incredibly terrible!! You need more help at WR than RB IMO..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot7 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I too am upset with the non-pick of Mike Williams. I think EVERY team that passes on him (which is 1-8 so far) will regret it. He was the best player available - I saw every SC game that he played in - one of the best ever IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Apr 23, 2005 -> 05:53 PM) I thought taking Benson over Williams was incredibly terrible!! You need more help at WR than RB IMO..... That's what I was saying earlier. Thomas Jones isn't great by any means, but he's not well below average at his position like B. Wade/Gage/Berrian are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagar69 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 hopefully Clayton will be there in the 2nd round and we will take him. That would make the benson pick a lot more bearable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 QUOTE(shagar69 @ Apr 23, 2005 -> 05:56 PM) hopefully Clayton will be there in the 2nd round and we will take him. That would make the benson pick a lot more bearable Isn't Clayton projected to be a late first round pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagar69 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 23, 2005 -> 12:57 PM) Isn't Clayton projected to be a late first round pick? yea, he is. im just bein wishful, lol. Hopefully Roddy White will be there then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagar69 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 this may sound crazy, but how bout we trade up and get Mike Williams. Trade the 2nd, a fourth and maybe a 2nd or 1st next year to trade up to the Charger, Cowboys, or Texans pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Chargers need Mike Williams every bit as much as we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagar69 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Apr 23, 2005 -> 01:03 PM) Chargers need Mike Williams every bit as much as we do. we can trade with the Cowboys. I know theyre prolly lookin to get outta that pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Apr 23, 2005 -> 06:03 PM) Chargers need Mike Williams every bit as much as we do. Tomlinson, Gates, and M. Williams is just ridiculous talent at the skill positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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